Originally Posted by amhess (Post 1339440)

Around 4000 total, 1500 PIC (all military).

Originally Posted by amhess (Post 1339302)

Well, I felt that I did OK, but didn't knock the ball out of the park. Still, I didn't feel that it was really necessary to ace it, because no one is perfect, right? I figured I was friendly with everyone, seemed to have a good rapport with the interviewers, and definitely had a strong resume (prior military, current 121 FO, three internal recs). So I felt pretty good leaving the building. A couple of questions sort of through me off guard and I didn't really have a well rehearsed story to tell, so my answers didn't come out well and I didn't necessarily stick to the situation, action, response, lessons learned format. But I didn't really think this was as big a deal as it apparently is. I'm still having a hard time getting over this.

Originally Posted by CaptCoolHand (Post 1339210)

Had the same experience. JB will staff the classes as needed . I think we were notified afew days before the checkride, "congratulations you've passed phase two". If they need bodies, you'll go to class phase two or not.

Originally Posted by CaptCoolHand (Post 1339928)

I pushed the issue with finding out. There was an "issue" I had with a "incident" that should have been expunged from when i was 15... Apparently they're serious when they say its goin on your permanent record!

Originally Posted by amhess (Post 1339302)

Well, I felt that I did OK, but didn't knock the ball out of the park. Still, I didn't feel that it was really necessary to ace it, because no one is perfect, right? I figured I was friendly with everyone, seemed to have a good rapport with the interviewers, and definitely had a strong resume (prior military, current 121 FO, three internal recs). So I felt pretty good leaving the building. A couple of questions sort of through me off guard and I didn't really have a well rehearsed story to tell, so my answers didn't come out well and I didn't necessarily stick to the situation, action, response, lessons learned format. But I didn't really think this was as big a deal as it apparently is. I'm still having a hard time getting over this.

Originally Posted by Dragon7 (Post 1339598)

Some tough love...in the next few days you are going to have a chance to really figure out exactly what you need to do better. No point in paying for EC then not doing it as planned. It is a big deal, and unless you don't want the job and are just showing up for practice, you need to bring your A game because it is all a big deal. My first major interview went horribly too. I was ready, i thought, and really was fired up but i wasn't near as ready as i thought i was. You need to be prepped and smooth but also have to show a little to a lot of want it bad. Did not use EC for first interview but did for second major and prepped much more effectively and sufficiently.

Take some time to really dig into your prep. Fix it. Get the next job!

Originally Posted by amhess (Post 1339398)

Thanks. My apps are out there. Although I also got the "thanks but no thanks" email from Airways about the same time B6 invited me to interview. From what I understand, a lot of military guys have gotten the stiff-arm from Airways lately. I'm hoping United starts hiring soon, since the latest I've heard about Delta is not until next year.

Originally Posted by alvrb211 (Post 1340204)

Dude, Let's be realistic here. Jetblue is a stepping stone to the Majors!

Jetblue IS NOT a DAL, a UAL, a FEX, a UPS, a SWA, or an AK. It just isn't!

Sure, a little Airbus time and overwater experience would have been nice in the logbook. But, Jetblue is a job, not a career!

So, you haven't lost much. Keep your apps updated at the Majors.


Good luck.



JJ